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Yindee Lapidary co. Ltd
Written by Norzani   
Friday, 06 June 2008

I would like to report my case as i believe that I am a scam victim of Yindee Lapidari Co. Ltd.

I was approched by a lady nearby Pratunam area on 3rd June 2008 who nicely told us that the Pratunam shop is only openend after 11.a.m that day because it is prayer day (sth to do with Lucky Budha) She suggested that we go to lucky Budha and to the moring market nearby instead.  In addition she told us that Yindee Lapidari is having a big sales that day.

 Since we were sort of free at leisure, we thoght why not. The tuk-tuk she talked charged us 20Bath.  It was just an ordinary Budha.  We went to morning market. Nothing impressive.  While waiting for tuk-tuk to take us back to Pratunam, we were approched by a man who claimed to be fellow Malaysian and told us about THE SALES in Yindee.  After talking to this penang chinese man, we agreed to have a look at Yindee shop.  Somehow, I was persuaded to buy 2 Saphire rings and 1 matching bracelet. (Cost 11,400 Bath)

 After coming back, now i realize that i had been another victim.  To others who had figured the solution, please share with me.  I am  only government servant.  The monthly earnings is barely enough to support the family.

 thanks

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written by irene, Tue 24 Jun 2008 12:55:01 MDT
i find it very strange that people are lamenting about their low salary after being "scammed". It is overpriced yes but you are willing to pay for it when the salesperson sold u. Didnt you know how much you earning when you decided to buy that 2 rings and 1 bracelet??? I am amazed you are so willing to pay for the 2 SAPHIRE RING 1 MATCHING BRACELET when you said your monthly earnings is barely enough to support the family. Of course you deserve to pamper yourself but dun make yourself sounds so pitiful.
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written by Gulliver, Thu 26 Jun 2008 12:11:09 MDT
To Irene. Don't be so naive and full of hot air when you're not in the situation. I share the sentiment of Norzani. I can tell you this scam works like trap. Once you're marked as victim, it is quite hard to get away. You have no idea how elaborated the scam can be. In fact, you'll be talk into buying by the shop itself or some "man on the street" that it is below market rate. And it can be redeem back at full value or more at your home country. You'll think that it worth a lot and you can redeem back your money by selling it off when you need the cash. And it is TRUE that most of the victim do not have the mean to buy those jewelery!!!
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written by irene, Thu 26 Jun 2008 22:30:47 MDT
based on what u said, the one who is naive seem to be u. Anyway I was attempted by scammers before, I was also brought to some jewellery shop by Tuk Tuk but i dunno if it is Yindee. They did try to sell but they didnt force, many times people bought to satisfy their own materialistic needs, nothing wrong with that definitely, what I meant is if you bought it willingly, then dun complain.

"You have no idea how elaborated the scam can be. In fact, you'll be talk into buying by the shop itself or some "man on the street" that it is below market rate. And it can be redeem back at full value or more at your home country." - i seriously cun empthasize here because i always manage to get away by smiling and walking away.
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written by irene, Thu 26 Jun 2008 22:32:47 MDT
once again, if you are so stressed or worried about buying stuff that are below "market value" then dun go lor
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written by John ex pat, Fri 27 Jun 2008 01:10:20 MDT
Irene, pull your head in, this site is about information, and trying to prevent other people from getting scammed, your knowledge as well as your grammar are extrememy poor. If you have no constructive advice then dont give any.
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written by Ted, Sun 29 Jun 2008 20:53:02 MDT
john,
Irene's grammar is not poor, its short-form used in new generations. Perhaps u r not in tis era??
No wonder....
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written by Ted, Sun 29 Jun 2008 20:54:19 MDT
N also I agree that they did not force on anyone to buy....
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written by John ex pat, Sun 29 Jun 2008 22:37:07 MDT
Ted, you and Irene both blow donkeys, get a life and take some English lessons you pair of mutants.
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written by irene, Mon 30 Jun 2008 10:27:00 MDT
To John Old Pat - as you have mentioned, this is a site to provide info so please be more open too. If Ted and me are a pair of mutants, you are indeed an old donkey (as stubborn as a donkey) :) Get a life, this site is to provide info and voice our opinions, not only to criticise Thai, we can defend it as well.

On the other hand, I guess you must have been cheated by them terribly thats why you are so biased, you have my sympathy, you foolish donkey :)
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written by irene, Mon 30 Jun 2008 10:32:06 MDT
Btw, (short form for By The Way, old John) again like what you said, this site is to give info etc not for English lesson, if you have no constructive rebutting answers to what I have said, you better shut up too. Please be more objective in your comments or reply, dun use personal attacks.

**disgusted**
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written by Ted , Mon 30 Jun 2008 10:45:23 MDT
Irene, he's not Old Pat John! He's Foolish Old Hack John! Wahaha... Foolish Old donkey!
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written by Ted , Mon 30 Jun 2008 10:47:14 MDT
Sorry is John Old Hack! N is a FOOLISH OLD HACK!
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written by John ex pat, Mon 30 Jun 2008 16:20:42 MDT
Irene with regard to personal attack please review your statement from Thursday 26th June 06.




Im sure you are disgusting
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written by irene, Mon 30 Jun 2008 16:28:06 MDT
John - with regards to my comment on 26th June, please also refer to this.

written by Gulliver, Thu 26 Jun 2008 12:11:09 MDT
To Irene. Don't be so naive and full of hot air when you're not in the situation
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written by irene, Mon 30 Jun 2008 16:33:16 MDT
John - I can tell that you are simply an egoistic MCP who just wanna win an arguement without any objective. Before you wanna use any personal attack, please use your brain and rebuke me with constructive answers like what you mentioned on 27th June.

I am also sure you are indeed a stubborn donkey.
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written by irene, Mon 30 Jun 2008 16:41:03 MDT
oh by the way, I think you seriously need to take up fundamental English lesson or find some ways to increase your IQ and EQ, in my comment dated 26 June, I have already provide constructive answer - smile and walk away. Definitely it is much more constructive than you asking people to attend English lesson.
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written by Yu Ling, Mon 30 Jun 2008 17:00:05 MDT
What has Eng lessons got to do with Bangkok Scams? I thought taking up Eng lessons should be on a school website rather than a Bangkok Scam website? Y write something irrevelant to the web n spoil the topic??
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written by John ex pat, Mon 30 Jun 2008 18:21:30 MDT
Yu Ling, I totally agree with you, so please keep YOUR comments related to something that is relevant to this scam.
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written by Yu Ling, Mon 30 Jun 2008 22:44:17 MDT
So do u, Mr John Old Hack... Thanks
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written by philip---nz, Thu 03 Jul 2008 17:31:59 MDT
yes there are the scams and the pressure but the opportuinity to smile and say no thankyou or myowlkhup is still there
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written by Caroline, Wed 09 Jul 2008 09:53:29 MDT
just to share i do know of victims getting refund back from Yindee Lapidiary. I'm one of them.
Went in feb 08.
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written by Caroline, Wed 09 Jul 2008 09:56:41 MDT
Guys/gals: u really have to go through it to know how elaborated these scams are and of course i dont deny greediness is human's one weak point. But I treat it as a lesson learnt. Dont be hard on the poor lady.

Norzani : If u want to get your refund back, u need to go back bangkok again.
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written by Linda, Wed 09 Jul 2008 17:13:23 MDT
Hi Norzani, you can send a mail to Mr Suchat of the Department of Internal Trade. His email address is : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Get ready all your documents (receipts, certificate of the gems and a copy of your passport) and Mr Suchat will at least get you back 80% of the amount you have paid.
Good luck to you :)
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written by WS, Sat 16 Aug 2008 10:16:29 MDT
Hi Linda, Norzani - I falled into the same trapped.
I have written to Mr Suchat, but yet to receive response.

How long will it normally take?
Can you share?

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